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Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

I have been getting calls about armadillos in the yards. Due to the lack of rainfall, armadillos move into yards where there is moisture, insects and worms. Armadillos weigh between 8 to 17 pounds and can be around 30 inches long including the tail.

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: The district was in severe drought with persistent hot and dry weather conditions. Soil moisture levels were very short. There was zero significant rainfall.

Library Log

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Schedule At A Glance Thursday, August 24 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Saturday, August 26 ■ Book club meeting: 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 ■ Barks & Books: 11 a.

Library volunteers sought

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dublin Public Library is seeking artists and volunteers as they prepare to undergo a major renovation. The library is anticipated to be closed for a two week period of time in September to transform the library into an even more user-friendly space.

Multiple departments, including Dublin VFD, aided in a fire in Comanche County Wednesday, Aug. 16. Susan King | Courtesy photo

Fire assistance available; departments provide aid

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dublin along with area fire departments have had a busy week including a barn fire near Proctor. Fires throughout the state have been so prolific that Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the STAR fund is ready to help agriculture producers affected by critical wildfire activity.

CONSERVATION NEEDED FOR AREA WATER

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The city of Dublin is asking residents to conserve water after the Brazos River Authority implemented Stage 4 Drought for Lake Proctor. On Tuesday, Aug. 15 Lake Proctor dropped below its stage4triggerof 1,150.1feet mean sea level.

Jeff ‘Jackrabbit’ Harris prepares to sign autographs with his rodeo friends at a Meet and Greet at Grafton Center Saturday, Aug. 19. Jackrabbit will be part of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum festivities Saturday, Sept. 2. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Rodeo celebration right around corner

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The 20th anniversary of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum is promising a Sept. 2 celebration almost as rich as the town’s history, capping off with the Everett Colborn Memorial Bull Riding competition at Dublin City Park at 7:30 p.m.

Communities provide support for fire departments

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dublin Volunteer firefighters along with Harbin and Lingleville were gifted with more than 500 cases of water and Gatorade through a water donation drive at Brookshire Brothers in Dublin. The store collected water and Gatorade drinks for area fire departments and distributed them Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Car, bike show Saturday

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The 2nd annual Chrome for a Cause (Cars and Bikes Against Pediatric Cancer) in conjunction with the Rylan Strong Network is set to take place this Saturday in Dublin.

Jeff Jackrabbit Harris

Rodeo Meet and Greet set for Grafton Market Aug. 19

News Staff

Friday, August 18, 2023

Professional rodeo clown Jeff "Jackrabbit" Harris will be returning to Dublin on Saturday for a meet and greet in advance of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Musem 20th anniversary celebration. The meet and greet will be held at Grafton Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.